1 - Food & drinks - According to the Daily Mail, Americans are expected to eat, on average, 2,400 calories just during game time. If you haven't already, now is a good time to buy a pair of extra-stretchy sweatpants.

1 - Food & drinks - A Super Bowl favorite is the loaded nachos, but there are many more delicious snacks you can add to your table. Try whipping up chicken wings, 7-layer dip, fried pickles, or pulled-pork sliders.

1 - Food & drinks - According to statistics, Americans down 325.5 million gallons of beer on Super Bowl Sunday. Yes, that’s right. GALLONS. If every single person in the US could drink beer, this would mean that everyone averages about 10 beers on game day.

2 - Halftime show - Justin Timberlake - Justin Timberlake got a second chance at 2018’s Super Bowl halftime show after the 2004 scandal in which he accidentally tore a piece of Janet Jackson’s dress, exposing one of her breasts.

2 - Halftime show - Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga headlined the 2017 halftime show for the 51st anniversary of the Super Bowl and the NFL claims that her show was one of the most-watched event of all time. As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, her performance did not disappoint with its bizarre choreography, incredible song selection, and boundless energy that kept fans on their feet the entire time.

2 - Halftime show - Katy Perry - Katy Perry gave another memorable halftime show at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX at the University of Phoenix Stadium in 2016. She is curiously not remembered for her contagious pop hits or her special guests but for the "Left Shark"—a costumed shark dancer that accompanied her performance and is now a cultural phenomenon.

3 - Party - Statistics from cmo.com found that the average cost of a Super Bowl ticket is US$3,225, so most people choose to watch the game from the comfort of their living room. According to Hallmark, the Super Bowl is the #1 at-home party event of the year.

3 - Party - Decorations are key to throwing an unforgettable party. Some fun ideas include covering surfaces with green outdoor carpet to simulate a football field, creating a mock concession stand in your living room with candy, popcorn, hot dogs and slushies, or making a "bleacher cupcake stand" out of paint stirrers and hot glue!

4 - Games - Burn off some pre or post-game energy with a friendly game of touch football. Take it to the next level by creating field goals out of yellow pool noodles, designing yard lines on your lawn with white spray paint, and having everyone dress up in uniforms to represent the teams actually playing in the Super Bowl.

5 - Commercials - Who doesn’t remember Budweiser’s emotional story about the puppy and the horse? The commercial depicts a friendship between two adorable animals while hooking viewers with the quintessential American farm setting and subtle marketing.

5 - Commercials - Probably one of the most iconic is the Snickers commercial starring a football-playing Betty White. This commercial led to Snicker’s now-famous motto, "you’re not you when you’re hungry."

6 - Fans - Die-hard fans are one of the most entertaining parts of the game. Whether it be one of your friends or family members or just the thousands of fans watching the game at the stadium itself, it is impossible not to come across one.

7 - Twitter - Cmo.com estimates that 78% of fans are busy posting on social media while the game is on. Twitter is one of the most popular outlets for fans to give updates and comments about the game or the players. The tweets are very entertaining!

9 - Drama - There is nothing like sports to bring out the best and the worst in people. Football is notorious for creating animosity between fans of opposing teams, and the Super Bowl is the culmination of this tension.

No other options - Finally, if you’re not watching the game, what else are you doing? Regardless of whether you’re interested in the sport itself, everyone is talking about the game on Sunday. If anything, it’s a great excuse to have some fun!

10 reasons to love the Super Bowl even if you don't like football

Football isn't for everyone, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on one of the biggest sporting events in the world!

There’s much more to the Super Bowl than just football, and there’s a reason it’s become one of America’s most important events. After all, football is America's most-loved sport. For those that either don't really understand the game or are just not interested, you are not alone. Hallmark estimates that 40% of Super Bowl viewers are not actually football fans. However, the Super Bowl can still be an exciting event for you. It has a little of everything—heartwarming commercials, riveting halftime shows from some of the most popular artists, an excuse to have a party with friends and family, and of course, beer. Here's a list of 10 reasons why the Super Bowl can still be fun for you, even if football isn't your thing.